Vibhu Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, UK General Insurance, Zurich, and UK Country Head

Julian Adams, Group Regulatory and Government Relations Director, Prudential

ABI Chairman, and Group CEO, AXA UK, Paul Evans, said:

"I’m delighted to welcome Anthony, Antonio, Vibhu and Julian to the Board. Their appointments will bring both a great deal of expertise and a set of fresh perspectives to the wide range of topics on which the ABI dedicates its focus."

Anthony Baldwin said:

"It is vital that the insurance industry has a clear voice on the issues which matter to our sector and to our customers. I look forward to working on this with the ABI Board in what continues to be an environment of both change and opportunity."

Antonio Lorenzo said:

"The insurance industry continues to go through an unprecedented level of change, with the overall objective of delivering better outcomes for customers. I am delighted to be joining the ABI Board, working closely with other members to ensure that we continuously improve for our customers."

Vibhu Sharma said:

"The ability to speak with a unified voice is hugely important in our industry. It will be gratifying to sit on the ABI Board allowing Zurich to discuss industry change with its peers - change that will ultimately benefit the end customer."

Julian Adams said:

"I look forward to joining the ABI’s Board as it works with the Government and regulators to support customers and develop practical policies to promote sustainable growth."